Recording Technology

Recording Technology provides training in music production and audio post-production for the entertainment industry. Studies include sound for film, record production, live sound acoustics and the business of music.

The curriculum emphasis is audio engineering with focus on music production in recording studios and audio post-production for film, television, radio and video games. Students may earn a certificate of achievement in Audio Recording Technology and an A.S. in Recording Technology.

This course is an introduction to conventional and online entertainment technology. Includes exploring the content and creation of recorded music, television, radio, live theatre, film, video and electronic gaming: lecture, demonstration, field trips and guest professionals; media creation.

This course is an introduction to the current technology, terminology and techniques used in audio engineering for recorded music, video and online media. Includes the history of audio, basic audio electronics, microphones, consoles, computer-based production systems and related signal processors.

A course designed for musicians to prepare concerts, touring for concerts and other special events with recording arts technology needs. Audio basics, lighting basics, communications, touring and safety are covered.

This course is the study and implementation of MIDI technology in the audio recording industry. The course covers standard software sequencers, controllers, modules, soft-synths and applications of the technology in the industry.

This course focuses on the essential elements of sound reinforcement: acoustics, sound equipment and mixing techniques. Major subject areas are acoustics, microphones, live sound consoles, speakers, placement, mixing and the cumulative effects to the final sonic product.

REC 140Music Theory for Engineers3 Units (AA/AS; CSU)54 lecture hours

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

An introductory course in music theory for the Recording Technology major. A study of the elements of music including melody, rhythm, chords, musical forms, and related concepts. Music notation, terminology and score reading are emphasized.

A course in aural skills development for recording engineers. This class will focus on music, acoustic and electronic timbres, general instrument ranges and sonic properties, blend, balance, equalization, panning, reverb, compression, limiting and other tools used in the recording process.

This course focuses on the detailed workings of digital audio workstations as a whole, and specifically on the ProTools platform. This is a detailed class in all aspects of digital audio inclusive of tracking, mixing, troublshooting, and plug-ins.

This course is a study of Acoustics principles and the physics of sound. It includes sound propagation, hearing and sound perception, room resonances, acoustic calculations, studio design and acoustical treatments.

This is a survey focusing on the practices and procedures of record companies, publishing companies, performing rights societies, and unions. The course will also study the processes of record and film production, as well as, career opportunities in these fields. Also includes an introduction to further courses of study in a targeted audio field.

This course focuses on further concepts in sound reinforcement; mixing skills, system troubleshooting, sound system design for different types of venues, audio editing for live applications and live recording.